Hourly Bartender

Gatewayames; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A local hospitality company in Iowa is seeking a dedicated Bartender who is passionate about exceeding guest expectations. The ideal candidate will ensure compliance with alcohol laws, maintain bar cleanliness, and offer an excellent service experience. Candidates must be at least 18 years old and able to work flexible hours. This role provides opportunities for tips and contribution to a positive guest experience.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Able to work nights and weekends.
• Ability to squat, lift, and push at least 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Deliver first-class bartender hospitality to guests.
• Enforce Iowa Alcohol and Beverage Laws.
• Maintain bar cleanliness and stock supplies.

Skills

Customer service

Mixology

Time management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Purpose:

To enthusiastically deliver first-class bartender hospitality that exceeds guest expectations and gain repeat guests. Consistently delivering GATE, while providing food and beverages to our guests and service staff. This is a tipped position.

Essential Functions:

• Delivery The GATEway service standards.
• Enforce Iowa Alcohol and Beverage Laws, by checking identification of customers to verify age requirements for purchase of alcohol.
• Maintain bar cleanliness by cleaning glasses, utensils, counters, and bar equipment.
• Stock bar with beer, wine, liquor, and related supplies such as ice, glassware, napkins, or straws.
• Arrange bottles and glasses to make attractive displays.
• Slice and pit fruit for garnishing drinks.
• Create and follow drink recipes.
• Make beverage orders from serving staff in a timely fashion so as to not have customers waiting for drinks.
• Take orders directly from patrons and serve menu items to guests seated at the bar.
• Accurately mix ingredients, such as liquor, soda, water, sugar, and bitters, to prepare cocktails and other drinks.
• Serve wine, and bottled or draft beer.
• Monitor a guest’s consumption at the bar or tables in accordance with state laws and Gateway Hospitality.
• Responsible to limit problems and liability related to customers' excessive drinking escalating alcohol consumption concerns to a supervisor, manager, or Manager On Duty immediately.
• Collect payment including running credit cards and making change.
• Balance cash receipts.
• Complete end of the day paperwork, reports, and balancing the drawer.
• Clean bars, work areas, and tables sat at by customers so clean for morning service.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED
• Must be 18 years old
• Previous experience preferred
• Able to work nights and weekends
• Able to obtain work appropriate clothes and wear provided uniform shirt
• Must be able to squat, lift, and push at least 50 lbs.
• Able to stand for long periods of time
• Report night’s activities to supervisors and managers
• I-PACT certification preferred, must obtain after hire and keep certification valid during employment